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as for the debt ceiling. republicans controlling the house are moving quickly to defuse a potential debt crisis. they're offering legislation to prevent a first-ever default on u.s. debts for three months or so. that would delay what could still be a showdown. >> in my view it is not responsible to raise the debt ceiling and the way that we change the way we do things here. >> catherine: democrats don't like the 3-month delay idea.but the administration won't oppose it. some of the quirky things which were part of the are all over the internet. you heard about beyonce lip- synching. but did you know that her emerald earrings are worth 1.8 million dollars? some people thought that was an excessive display.others loved them and didn't care. then there's the luncheon.where the first lady sat next to house speaker john boehner. photos and video suggest she wasn't even pretending to enjoy that. some observers say michelle obama was rolling her eyes. and even when boehner touched her arm and tried to talk to her.sh
as for the debt ceiling. republicans controlling the house are moving quickly to defuse a potential debt crisis. they're offering legislation to prevent a first-ever default on u.s. debts for three months or so. that would delay what could still be a showdown. >> in my view it is not responsible to raise the debt ceiling and the way that we change the way we do things here. >> catherine: democrats don't like the 3-month delay idea.but the administration won't oppose it. some of the...
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this bill would extend the debt ceiling until may 19. it requires the house and senate to pass a budget. if they pass a budget resolution, they do not get their pay with help. they are not paid until the end of this congress. republicans say they feel hopeful and optimistic that this thing will pass. a number of republicans are saying that it will pass. we will be watching that today. as for the u.s. senate and white house, they have not ruled out this proposal. they are fine with a short term debt ceiling increase. they want to see some longer-term. they have not given it exactly a seal of approval. it seems they both parties could get behind this proposal. the first step through the u.s. house. back to you. dagen: thank you for that. let's bring in our laffer, former economic adviser to president ronald reagan. politicians will never get anything serious done. >> you are probably right. they probably will not get a lot done in the long run. the debt ceiling is one tool to get a little from the democrats and bring some spending down. th
this bill would extend the debt ceiling until may 19. it requires the house and senate to pass a budget. if they pass a budget resolution, they do not get their pay with help. they are not paid until the end of this congress. republicans say they feel hopeful and optimistic that this thing will pass. a number of republicans are saying that it will pass. we will be watching that today. as for the u.s. senate and white house, they have not ruled out this proposal. they are fine with a short term...
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a vote coming up about the debt ceiling. in other words, they want to raise the debt cerealing ingce. they say that democrats are going to have to in the senate pass a budget or they won't get paid. it's part of the vote coming up. senate democrats being pressured to deal with the budget in a comprehensive way and not two months at a time although this measure they are voting on for the debt ceiling raising the debt ceiling would really only last until spring. still sort of a piecemeal approach while both sides say they want to do more comprehensive approach similar to what the president laid out but haven't worked out details. >> we'll find out if pressuring their pocketbooks will help out here. the question for you here, why is the vote set for tomorrow and what group do you see most under pressure? >> reporter: they need to deal with this quickly. the treasury department said unless we borrow more money come mid february we won't be able to pay bills. the house has to vote on it. senate has to vote on it. work out kinks a
a vote coming up about the debt ceiling. in other words, they want to raise the debt cerealing ingce. they say that democrats are going to have to in the senate pass a budget or they won't get paid. it's part of the vote coming up. senate democrats being pressured to deal with the budget in a comprehensive way and not two months at a time although this measure they are voting on for the debt ceiling raising the debt ceiling would really only last until spring. still sort of a piecemeal approach...
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among the constested issues he's facing -- the debt ceiling, and gun control. the president alluded to the challenges ahead in his inaugural adderss speech. >> we must make the hard choices to reduce the health care and the size of our deficit of we do not want it to make the choice of caring for the generation that the share of the country and the generation that will shape this country. >> also address - climate change and equal pay for women. joining us now, kron-4's political analyst micahel yaki. any surprises? >> it was a very bipartisan tone. and your thinking they just have an aggressive agenda. and the young, the u.s., the drive, he was reaching out to them picking up some of the other categories >> mammal he also talked about some " we the people. this new grass-roots advocacy program they are using the same techniques citizens that need it is number one, the gun control legislation. the congressional people's attention and getting it into their faces. >> and also to the gay community and talking about the fourth there has been a lot of criticism. the
among the constested issues he's facing -- the debt ceiling, and gun control. the president alluded to the challenges ahead in his inaugural adderss speech. >> we must make the hard choices to reduce the health care and the size of our deficit of we do not want it to make the choice of caring for the generation that the share of the country and the generation that will shape this country. >> also address - climate change and equal pay for women. joining us now, kron-4's political...
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now more real political fights await over the debt ceiling and issues like gun control. the next few hours are about celebrating. first a parade from the u.s. capitol to the white house, then a night of inaugural balls. the formal parties await tonight. the political policy will wait until tomorrow. after that church service this morning, the obamas and bidens returned to the white house. they had coffee with the leaders of the house and senate. these were republicans and democrats. back to you. >> thank you, emily. so stay tuned to the cron cron because we'll carry the ceremony live right here. it starts at 8:30. then we'll also have the inaugural parade live. that starts at 10:35. >>> bay area weather and traffic with a live look from mount tam. erica kato has the latest. >> there is a clear start to the day. we did have some fog developing in some of the north bay valleys. a lot of people noticed how cold it was. some locations still in the upper 20s. it's a frigid start for some. but this afternoon we're pretty much all in the same boat. that includes mid- to upper 6
now more real political fights await over the debt ceiling and issues like gun control. the next few hours are about celebrating. first a parade from the u.s. capitol to the white house, then a night of inaugural balls. the formal parties await tonight. the political policy will wait until tomorrow. after that church service this morning, the obamas and bidens returned to the white house. they had coffee with the leaders of the house and senate. these were republicans and democrats. back to...
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the debt ceiling debate is in the spotlight. as kyla campbell reports there's an important meeting planned today and a vote planned for tomorrow. >> reporter: mike thompson is part of a house committee holding a meeting today on the debt ceiling. they are taking a look at how the past has voted to raise the limit. the committee is examining the constitution to see if it provides options for the president when the deal is reached. tomorrow, the house will vote on increasing the debt ceiling so the u.s. can pay its bills through may. if congress approves, pressure falls on senate democrats to pass their first budget in four years. without one there could be a partial government shut down at the end of march. congressman mike honda is making a pitch. i will explain his proposal when i see you next. back to you. >> thank you. >>> great economic news just coming in right now. u.s. home sales rose to a five- year high last year. that should bode well for the markets. dow jones is down a little bit. right now, the nasdaq also down, but
the debt ceiling debate is in the spotlight. as kyla campbell reports there's an important meeting planned today and a vote planned for tomorrow. >> reporter: mike thompson is part of a house committee holding a meeting today on the debt ceiling. they are taking a look at how the past has voted to raise the limit. the committee is examining the constitution to see if it provides options for the president when the deal is reached. tomorrow, the house will vote on increasing the debt...
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and obviously there are fiscal problems, debt ceiling, has continued to be a big problem and in a few months they'll have to debate that issue again. so there are a number of priorities. i don't know how specific he'll be in his speech today because generally presidents like to focus on large scale issues that everyone sort of agrees on and talk generally about needing to come together as a country. i think he's going to try to make it an inspirational speech. i don't know how specific he'll be about particular issues. >> with that said, in three weeks from now he'll give the state of the union. how do you come up with a speech today and how does that differ from what we expect to hear three weeks from now? >> he's been working for several months on this speech to try to make one big last plea i guess for national unity. he's trying to make it a memorable speech and inspire people. i would imagine he's looking for something that will motivate americans to sort of come together and perhaps young people. that was a core demographic for him like john kennedy inspiring a new generation to
and obviously there are fiscal problems, debt ceiling, has continued to be a big problem and in a few months they'll have to debate that issue again. so there are a number of priorities. i don't know how specific he'll be in his speech today because generally presidents like to focus on large scale issues that everyone sort of agrees on and talk generally about needing to come together as a country. i think he's going to try to make it an inspirational speech. i don't know how specific he'll be...
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. >> congressman, you're going to vote on the debt ceiling. when you make that vote most people believe it's a concession, and you have a new legislative strategy. do you believe you will be able to force a budget by april 15th? >> well, i think the american people expect a more accountable, effective and efficient government. the number one thing all elected officials to do to pass a budget, every household does it. how can you plan for the future how can you do anything the president says he wants to do about investing in the future if you don't have a budget? you can't invest for your kids' college, you can't set aside what you're going to pay for your house payment or anything. the government has to pass one and the senate has not passed one in almost four years. that has caused a lot of the debt and the uncertainty we have today. >> what's going to happen in the house that will force the senate to pass the budget. >> the first thing that will happen is we'll do a short term debt limit increase so it will go to the senate and if the senate
. >> congressman, you're going to vote on the debt ceiling. when you make that vote most people believe it's a concession, and you have a new legislative strategy. do you believe you will be able to force a budget by april 15th? >> well, i think the american people expect a more accountable, effective and efficient government. the number one thing all elected officials to do to pass a budget, every household does it. how can you plan for the future how can you do anything the...
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tomorrow, the house is set to vote to extend that debt ceiling deadline until may 19th. elsewhere, earnings reports will likely influence trades today. dupont, johnson & johnson, and ibm all report today. natalie? >> courtney regan at the new tock exchange, thank you. >>> the u.s. education department says it takes more than the standard four years for more than 20% of students to ini finish and get their deemployee mas. they credit the rise in graduation rate for the stiff competition for limited jobs. >>> an analysis of marrs' mclaughlin crater has scientists investigating new evidence that there was water on the red planet. using data from the mars reconnaissance orbiter, it may once have been a lake fed by an underground water supply. the findings are published in "nature geo science" and may push the search for ancient life on mars underground. >>> off-duty police officer in madrid is being credited as a hero this morning after rescuing a woman who fainted and fell on the city's subway tracks. the officer leaped into action and pulled the 52-year-old woman to safety
tomorrow, the house is set to vote to extend that debt ceiling deadline until may 19th. elsewhere, earnings reports will likely influence trades today. dupont, johnson & johnson, and ibm all report today. natalie? >> courtney regan at the new tock exchange, thank you. >>> the u.s. education department says it takes more than the standard four years for more than 20% of students to ini finish and get their deemployee mas. they credit the rise in graduation rate for the stiff...